Ligia Westrich

Ligia Westrich is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Fairleigh Dickinson University's College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Since 2012, she has coordinated and taught foundational biomedical science courses while integrating pharmacotherapy content through her dual expertise as a pharmacist and neuroscientist.

Education

• BS, Pharmacy, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers University
• PhD, Neuroscience, Rutgers Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

Her research focuses on psychiatric disorders, circadian rhythm regulation, and neuropharmacological mechanisms of antidepressants like vortioxetine. Analysis of her publication history reveals trends in serotonin receptor pharmacology, rodent models of circadian regulation, and educational outcomes in pharmacy training.

As Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, she supports student pharmacists, leads curriculum development, and serves on multiple committees. Her work spans medication knowledge dissemination, student mentoring, and journal manuscript reviews.